puhuttelussa

Puhuttelussa is an inflected Finnish form that refers to being in the context of puhuttelu, a term that covers both how someone is addressed and a type of admonition or warning. In practice, puhuttelu can describe two related phenomena: the form of address used in communication and the disciplinary or supervisory note given to a person.

In linguistic terms, puhuttelu denotes the choice of the second-person address form when speaking to someone. The two common variants are sinä-puhuttelu (informal, using the “sinä” form) and te-puhuttelu (formal, using the “te” form). The selection of address reflects social distance, relationship, age, and the setting. Te-puhuttelu is typically associated with formal or official contexts, while sinä-puhuttelu appears in casual or close relationships. Modern usage varies by organization, region, and individual preference, and some contexts provide guidelines for which form to use.

In a disciplinary or administrative sense, puhuttelu also denotes a warning or admonition, typically given by an employer, school, or public authority. Suullinen puhuttelu refers to an oral warning, whereas kirjallinen puhuttelu is a written one. Such a puhuttelu signals that behavior or performance should change and may precede more formal sanctions if expectations are not met. The exact procedures and consequences differ by institution and jurisdiction, but both forms aim to prompt perceived improvements without immediate formal penalties.

Overall, puhuttelu encompasses both the social mechanics of addressing another person and the formal acts of warning or correction encountered in workplaces and public life. See also: forms of address, warnings and disciplinary procedures.